PROFESSIONAL PROFILE - PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING SERVICES

Danny Cuda is a fully registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society.  Danny is also a registered Personal Trainer with AUSactive.  Danny has worked in a variety of contexts over the past 18 years; including forensics, adolescent mental health, and private practice.  Danny completed his 4-year Bachelor of Psychology degree at James Cook University and graduated in 2000, and subsequently completed his 2-year internship in a forensic setting.  Danny maintains a high standard of practice via continued professional development and has completed the Master of Counselling program at the University of New England.  

Danny’s objectives are to improve the well-being of others through a systemic and integrated framework.  Danny’s focus is with individuals, couples, and families; providing a safe platform for them to share their narratives and to better understand the core beliefs that influence how they are navigating through their lives. Danny believes it is important to work with people based upon their needs and offer a service that focuses on their goals and objectives.  Danny is committed towards evidence-based practice, and passionate about working with individuals, couples and families who may present with depression, anxiety, post-trauma, personality and identity concerns, loss and grief, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, personal and work-related stressors, substance misuse, and adjustment.  The following theoretical approaches are part of the framework Danny integrates and operates within:  Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Psychodynamics, Narrative Therapy (NT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy (ST), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness.

Danny acknowledges that physical health and self-care play an integral role in our overall well-being.  Lifestyle choices can cause significant physical and mental health issues.  In Danny’s professional role and capacity, he also explores self-care practices and provides support to others by promoting an active and holistic approach to their well-being.